Lots of positive things

[sillypumpkins]

The lockdown has actually been a huge catalyst for me. Additionally, it came at a time where I was beginning to understand how to process catalyst more effectively. So, I've learned/grown a lot the last month and a half.

I live with my girlfriend, and prior to the lockdown, we didn't see each other as much as we would have like. We had opposite schedules. Once the lockdown started, we were obviously around each other a lot more. There was lots and lots of fighting for a few weeks, hard feelings, confusion, all that good stuff! lol. Basically, stuff that was lurking beneath the surface the entire 2.5 years we've been together.

Eventually.... I started looking at the fighting, the negative feelings, as, well.... gifts! The whole thing (between us and individually) began to reveal itself as an excellent opportunity for growth. My partner had a harder time viewing it as such, but after much conversation and analysis of what was going on individually, and as a couple, we've been able to assess what needs to be done to make things better for each of us, and thus, as partners!!

Things are now much more harmonious....

This has been an excellent learning opportunity of which I am extremely grateful for.

On a lighter note, because my upstairs neighbors are now home as often as we are, they have been a lot louder and more frequent in their loudness. Animals running around, lots of loud foot steps, dragging furniture, all kindsa fun noises. I used to get so very angry, but having learned how to process these things more effectively, it's allowed me to practice patience pretty consistently now lol